Hi, Now that I have been the Buddhism editor for a couple of months, I thought it was time to get your feedback, and find out what articles you would like to see more of. Please visit the forum for a poll (link below) on this, and check the items you are most interested in seeing articles on.

But first, check out this week's articles, both related to Zen Buddhism.

Zen Wrapped in Karma Dipped in Chocolate - Book Review
This latest release from punk rocker/Zen master/Buddhist blogger Brad Warner cuts through any delusions you may have about Buddhist teachers, while providing an entertaining introduction to Zen Buddhism.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art46929.asp

Bodhidharma - First Patriarch of Zen Buddhism
Many legends are associated with the life of Bodhidharma, first patriarch of Zen Buddhism, including his association with the famous Shaolin Temple in China, and by extension, Chinese martial arts.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art46930.asp

To participate in the poll about future articles you would like to see, go to:

http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=495377#Post495377

I hope to hear from you sometime soon, either in the forum or in response to this email message.

In Peace,
Lisa Erickson, Buddhism Editor
http://buddhism.bellaonline.com

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